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Craft and StructureVery hardWord for treaty language open to two readings

Craft and Structure practice question

The treaty's key clause was deliberately ____, worded so that each side could tell its own people that it had won.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

  1. A. ambiguousCorrect
  2. B. explicit
  3. C. concise
  4. D. binding

Answer: A. ambiguous

Two sides, two readings.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. explicit
Explicit wording would allow one reading.
C. concise
Concise is about length.
D. binding
Binding is about force, not meaning.

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